Department Secretary Respiratory Therapist
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C O N N I E B N I X O N
*******@***.***
Warner Robins, GA 31088
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
Educate patients Monitor patients
Manage ventilation Emergency care
Deliver treatment Document conditions
Verbal communication Customer relations
Prioritization Motivation
Creative thinking Task prioritization
Organization Problem-solving
Multitasking
EXPERIENCE
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Navicent Health Medical Center, Oct 2000 - May 2018, Macon, GA
I was hired to do the EEGs and help other Respiratory Therapist. I also did Pulmonary Function Testing
and relieved the Department Secretary when she was on vacation or took days off Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care.
Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations.
Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema. Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage. Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient. Updated the master chart and individual patient records with current therapy information.
Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks.
Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness. Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address CN
abnormalities.
Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
Maintained and updated files and records to support efficient [Type] operations. Reviewed incoming orders and assigned work to [Job title] to maintain demanding schedule.
Carried out high-quality [Type] work with little oversight. Prevented [Type] service delays by effectively using slow periods to get ahead of routine tasks such as restocking supplies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, HCA Coliseum Medical Center, Jan 1984 - Oct 2000, Macon, GA
I was hired as a Respiratory Therapist to perform
Respiratory Care which included Ventilator care,
arterial blood gases, respiratory treatments
and Pulmonary Functions.
also performed EEGs when EEG technician was off.
Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations.
Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema. Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities.
Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage. Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient. Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks.
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care.
Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness. Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
Updated the master chart and individual patient records with current therapy information.
Maintained and updated files and records to support efficient [Type] operations. Prevented [Type] service delays by effectively using slow periods to get ahead of routine tasks such as restocking supplies.
Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
Reviewed incoming orders and assigned work to [Job title] to maintain demanding schedule.
Carried out high-quality [Type] work with little oversight. Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement. Jun 1986
Jun 1973
EDUCATION
Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy
California College for Health Sciences - San Diego, California Core Curriculum all Health Sciences
studied pharmacology
English Literature
Math
Respiratory Procedures
Clinicals in Hospitals
High School Diploma, General Education
Peach County High School - Fort Valley, GA
General Education
English Literature
Algebra
Chemistry
Typing 1&2
Shorthand
Latin
Mechanical Drawing
Family Living
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